Old Ironsides

The <i>Constitution</i>, America's oldest commissioned sailing vessel, celebrated its bicentennial in 1997 by sailing again under its own power. The ship's stellar battle record during the War of 1812 earned it a place in the hearts of American citizens who were willing to pay the price for having it restored as a symbol of American patriotism.<br /><br /><b>Series Information</b><br /><br />Dramatic and defining moments in American history, from colonial times to the present day, come vividly to life in Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series. A natural extension of the acclaimed original series, the second series returns its focus to the United States with more of what middle-grade teachers and students are looking for to support history, social studies, and geography curricula. Authoritative and up-to-date, Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series is an exceptional and indispensable resource for middle-grade readers.<br /><br /><b>Series Features</b><br /><br />• Expanded subject coverage<br />• Subheadings clarify what text is about<br />• Informative sidebars integrated with text highlight areas of interest<br />• Glossary words now boldfaced in text<br />• Comprehensive timelines<br />• &quot;To Find Out More&quot; sections and index now in every volume

The <i>Constitution</i>, America's oldest commissioned sailing vessel, celebrated its bicentennial in 1997 by sailing again under its own power. The ship's stellar battle record during the War of 1812 earned it a place in the hearts of American citizens who were willing to pay the price for having it restored as a symbol of American patriotism.<br /><br /><b>Series Information</b><br /><br />Dramatic and defining moments in American history, from colonial times to the present day, come vividly to life in Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series. A natural extension of the acclaimed original series, the second series returns its focus to the United States with more of what middle-grade teachers and students are looking for to support history, social studies, and geography curricula. Authoritative and up-to-date, Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series is an exceptional and indispensable resource for middle-grade readers.<br /><br /><b>Series Features</b><br /><br />• Expanded subject coverage<br />• Subheadings clarify what text is about<br />• Informative sidebars integrated with text highlight areas of interest<br />• Glossary words now boldfaced in text<br />• Comprehensive timelines<br />• &quot;To Find Out More&quot; sections and index now in every volume